Osinbajo congratulates Tinubu, says president-elect’s attributes needed at this time
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has congratulated the winner of the 2023 presidential election, Bola Tinubu. Mr Osinbajo extended his felicitations in a message he sent to the president-elect on Wednesday in Abuja. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had earlier on Wednesday declared Mr Tinubu, the presidential flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC), winner of […]
PDP senators dismiss Lawan’s claims on electronic transmission
Two Peoples Democratic Party senators, Gershom Bassey (Cross River South) and Abba Moro (Benue South), have faulted the arguments of the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, on the provisions of the Electoral Act regarding the electronic transmission of results. They insisted that both Chambers of the National Assembly duly passed the provisions in the Electoral Act […]
Heavenly Crown for Believers
By Princess Arira The reward for being an obedient Christian is the reward of a crown. When we get to heaven, you shall be rewarded with a crown. A crown is just like the price confer on victors in a public place/game, it’s a symbol of reward of eternal life. It is an emblem of […]
Champions League: Liverpool face ‘almost impossible’ job in Madrid, admits Van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk admits Liverpool face an “almost impossible” task to keep their Champions League hopes alive after a 5-2 hammering in the first leg of their last-16 tie against ruthless Real Madrid. Jurgen Klopp’s men raced into a 2-0 lead at Anfield on Tuesday but then conceded five times in the clash against the […]
China, Russia deepen ties as Biden rallies NATO’s ‘frontline’ over Ukraine
China pledged a deeper partnership with Russia on Wednesday as U.S. President Joe Biden reaffirmed security assurances for NATO’s “frontline” eastern members, highlighting global tensions as the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine approaches. However, a day after President Vladimir Putin said Moscow was suspending participation in a nuclear arms reduction treaty with Washington, his […]
Jill Biden arrives in Namibia on Africa tour
U.S. first lady Jill Biden has arrived in Namibia on the first stop on a five-day Africa tour, part of a push by the United States to strengthen its ties on the continent. Biden landed at the airport in Namibia’s capital Windhoek on Wednesday afternoon before heading to Heroes’ Acre, a war memorial, with the […]
Nigeria economic growth slows as industry and oil sectors shrink
Nigeria’s economic growth slowed to 3.52% in the fourth quarter from 3.98% a year earlier (NGGDPQ=ECI), as widespread flooding destroyed farms, oil production declined and industry was squeezed by rising costs, the statistics office said. Double-digit inflation and a weaker naira currency have held back Africa’s biggest economy as it has recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
Nigerian states sue over withdrawal of old banknotes before elections
Sixteen states in Nigeria on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court to force the central bank to extend by six months the use of old banknotes, whose withdrawal from circulation has caused cash shortages and angered citizens ahead of weekend elections. In a country where most people rely on cash for everything from taxi fares to […]
Your deadline illegal – El-rufai dares Buhari over old Naira notes
Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, on Thursday, asked residents of the State to continue using the old Naira notes. His directive is coming after President Muhammadu Buhari said in his national broadcast earlier in the day that both the N1,000 and N5,000 old Naira notes are no longer legal tenders. However, in his broadcast […]
U.S. Congress members seek halt to $1 billion Nigeria weapons deal
Two members of the U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday called on President Joe Biden to rescind a nearly $1 billion arms sale to Nigeria following Reuters reports on an illegal abortion program and the targeted killing of children carried out by the Nigerian military. Democrat Sara Jacobs of California and Republican Chris Smith […]
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy defies Putin against the odds, a year into war
How long can he keep it going? Night after night, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy delivers rousing video addresses, rallying his troops in their fight against the Russian invaders and trying to keep the world’s attention focused on his nation’s plight. He has successfully lobbied the West for arms, lifting taboo after taboo in the process […]
Portugal ends Golden Visas, curtails Airbnb rentals to address housing crisis
Portugal announced on Thursday a hefty package of measures to tackle a housing crisis, including the end of its controversial “Golden Visa” scheme and a ban on new licenses for Airbnbs and other short-term holiday rentals. Rents and house prices have skyrocketed in Portugal, which is among the poorest countries in Western Europe. Last year, […]
Valentine’s Day, Not Just for Couples
By Janet Adeyemo Valentine’s Day is about celebrating the special bond between two people who care deeply for each other. It is a day to show your appreciation and love for the one you care about, whether that be a partner, a family member, or a friend. While the day may be known for giving […]
Win His Heart By Following These 5 Tips
The most lovely thing that can ever happen to a woman is falling in love with the man of her dreams. It can be difficult to attract a man to yourself, but this doesn’t mean it will be impossible to locate your ideal match; rather than going about things hopelessly, you can arm yourself with […]
INEC 90 % ready for 2023 general election — Official
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is almost 90 per cent ready for the conduct of the 2023 general election. Mr Auwal Mashi, the Kaduna INEC Administrative Secretary said this on Thursday at a stakeholder meeting in Mellinium Hope, Kaduna. Mashi said that the commission held a successful mock accreditation to ascertain the […]